Project Manager - Inside IR35 - Public Sector - Edinburgh/Hybrid
Duration: 12 months

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Overview

Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a key business transformation initiative focused on driving operational efficiency and productivity improvements within a high-profile business area.

Working as part of a broader portfolio of change programmes, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of project outcomes, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders, and ensuring successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working.

This role is ideal for a strong delivery professional who thrives in complex environments and has a proven track record of leading business change projects within regulated or public sector organisations.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 5 years' experience successfully delivering medium to large-scale business transformation projects.
  • Strong track record of delivering projects within fast-paced and evolving environments.
  • Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks, and delivery disciplines.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering:
    • Business process redesign
    • Operating model transformation
    • Technology-enabled change
    • Organisational adoption and change initiatives
  • Experience developing, refining, and implementing Target Operating Models (TOMs).
  • Strong understanding of project governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks.
  • Experience operating within public sector environments.
  • Experience working with procurement processes and supplier management.
  • Experience defining and scoping technology solutions to support business objectives.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary delivery teams.
  • Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tooling.
  • Recognised Project or Programme Management qualification, such as:
    • PRINCE2
    • APM PMQ / PPQ
    • MSP
    • Equivalent certification

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Experience within land-based industries, forestry, environmental services, energy infrastructure, or renewables sectors.
  • Understanding of systems and solutions used to manage casework, projects, commercial activity, and associated revenue streams.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Service Design
    • Customer-Centred Design
    • Value Stream Mapping
    • Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Experience of public sector assurance frameworks and Gateway Review processes.

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